After 3 months touring in the USA I gave in and started calling
them "Fenders".
Because of OZ historical links to those KMX Poms like Alan we call 'em
Mudguards too.
Fender, sounds like something you fend another vehicle off with, owell,
when in Rome...

Dave I love the rt, looked at a lot of trikes before the purchase.I
have added the rear rack schwalbe marathons on the lite weigth wheel
set cycle computer tera cycle power idler shown in pic made big
differance in speed average. Love that rear brake enables 180 degree
turns neat. My son likes getting up on two wheels and doing 180s on his
k kart. thank for your intrest Scott

Scott,
Thank you for posting your Photos.  They look great!  How do you like
your RT?

Planning to do the tour of Northern Idaho along the Trail of the
Coeur d'Alene's. I will be renting KMX's (the new ones) for those
that want a trike to ride but either doesn't have a trike, wants to
ride the KMX's (test) or doesn't want to transport theirs.

There will be several people showing as did last year so, if you want
to meet them all, please show up. If we plan it and pay ahead, we can
get group rates on the hotels.

questions I need answered:


Do you want to go?

Will you be needing a trike or more? (adult or child)

Early June, Middle or late. (the tour will be taking place from
Sunday to Wednesday for those that want to plan) You can ride any of
the days and will be welcome to meet up along the way.

It can be fully sagged, partially or you can ride on your own. The
sag vehicle will be the same as last year but will have more water
(so we don't run out again), snacks and conversation (whether you
like it or not).

Please let me know if this sounds appealing to you and we will
continue to plan and update up until the end.

Yes they are available for the front wheels.
KMX calls them "mudguards".

Hal

--- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, "aprikian777"
<aprikian777@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks for your input Hal,
>
> Do you know if it is possible to  install fenders on front wheels?
> PA
>
>
> --- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, "Hal" <hal_bishop2000@>
wrote:
> >
> > I commute on mine most days.
> > My trip is much shorter though (only 1.5 miles)
> > Your only issue will be not getting run over.
> > Get a big flag, lots of lights and maybe a pistol.
> > I am in Northwest Ohio and I wish it was as bike-friendly as
Seattle.
> > As for the KMX itself, it would be a good choice.
> > The braking is very good and balanced.
> > If you are hauling cargo the available racks are limited.
> > I built a rack for my X class and included a headrest that is
very
> > nice for longer rides.
> > In Seattle the fenders are a must.
> > If the pavement is wet, the front tires throw up a lot of water.
> > The hookworm tires sling more water than the tires on my wife's
ST
> > class.
> >
> > Hal
> >
> > --- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, "aprikian777"
> > <aprikian777@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > > I am thinking about using a tricycle for commute. Never had one
and
> > doing extensive
> > > research on different trikes I found KMX. Looks great and not
too
> > expensive, most
> > > importantly has a lot of options that I like - brakes on all
wheels
> > etc.
> > > My commute is 15 miles one way and I live in seattle area, so
you
> > can imagine fenders are
> > > must on all three wheels and very good brakes as well. Also, I
like
> > to go fast 20m/h.
> > > Any suggestions are welcome.
> > > Thanks very much.
> > > PA
> > >
> >
>

Thanks for your input Hal,

Do you know if it is possible to  install fenders on front wheels?
PA


--- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, "Hal" <hal_bishop2000@...> wrote:
>
> I commute on mine most days.
> My trip is much shorter though (only 1.5 miles)
> Your only issue will be not getting run over.
> Get a big flag, lots of lights and maybe a pistol.
> I am in Northwest Ohio and I wish it was as bike-friendly as Seattle.
> As for the KMX itself, it would be a good choice.
> The braking is very good and balanced.
> If you are hauling cargo the available racks are limited.
> I built a rack for my X class and included a headrest that is very
> nice for longer rides.
> In Seattle the fenders are a must.
> If the pavement is wet, the front tires throw up a lot of water.
> The hookworm tires sling more water than the tires on my wife's ST
> class.
>
> Hal
>
> --- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, "aprikian777"
> <aprikian777@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> > I am thinking about using a tricycle for commute. Never had one and
> doing extensive
> > research on different trikes I found KMX. Looks great and not too
> expensive, most
> > importantly has a lot of options that I like - brakes on all wheels
> etc.
> > My commute is 15 miles one way and I live in seattle area, so you
> can imagine fenders are
> > must on all three wheels and very good brakes as well. Also, I like
> to go fast 20m/h.
> > Any suggestions are welcome.
> > Thanks very much.
> > PA
> >
>

I commute on mine most days.
My trip is much shorter though (only 1.5 miles)
Your only issue will be not getting run over.
Get a big flag, lots of lights and maybe a pistol.
I am in Northwest Ohio and I wish it was as bike-friendly as Seattle.
As for the KMX itself, it would be a good choice.
The braking is very good and balanced.
If you are hauling cargo the available racks are limited.
I built a rack for my X class and included a headrest that is very
nice for longer rides.
In Seattle the fenders are a must.
If the pavement is wet, the front tires throw up a lot of water.
The hookworm tires sling more water than the tires on my wife's ST
class.

Hal

--- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, "aprikian777"
<aprikian777@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I am thinking about using a tricycle for commute. Never had one and
doing extensive
> research on different trikes I found KMX. Looks great and not too
expensive, most
> importantly has a lot of options that I like - brakes on all wheels
etc.
> My commute is 15 miles one way and I live in seattle area, so you
can imagine fenders are
> must on all three wheels and very good brakes as well. Also, I like
to go fast 20m/h.
> Any suggestions are welcome.
> Thanks very much.
> PA
>

Hi,
I am thinking about using a tricycle for commute. Never had one and doing
extensive
research on different trikes I found KMX. Looks great and not too expensive,
most
importantly has a lot of options that I like - brakes on all wheels etc.
My commute is 15 miles one way and I live in seattle area, so you can imagine
fenders are
must on all three wheels and very good brakes as well. Also, I like to go fast
20m/h.
Any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks very much.
PA

I am interested in this X class.

Email me and we can work something out.

--- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, "burnspoultry"
<burnspoultry@...> wrote:
>
> Brand New KMX X Class For Sale Less than 10 Miles Looks Brand new
> already put Together ready to Ride. Also has extra set of tires
$650.00.
>
> Please Email if Interested--- Can pick Up Batesville, Ar 72501
> New Unit Cost 1200.00
>
>
>                                                Thanks, Chris
>

Chris --

I just sent you an email via the Yahoo "send email" button.  Hope to
hear from you soon.

Cheers,

Matt

--- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, "burnspoultry"
<burnspoultry@...> wrote:
>
> Brand New KMX X Class For Sale Less than 10 Miles Looks Brand new
> already put Together ready to Ride. Also has extra set of tires $650.00.
>
> Please Email if Interested--- Can pick Up Batesville, Ar 72501
> New Unit Cost 1200.00
>
>
>                                                Thanks, Chris
>

Chris,
If you would, I can post this information on Bentrideronline also.

I think it is a great deal and would love to take you up on it if I
wasn't so far away.  Boise, ID shipping would be hell

--- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, "burnspoultry"
<burnspoultry@...> wrote:
>
> Brand New KMX X Class For Sale Less than 10 Miles Looks Brand new
> already put Together ready to Ride. Also has extra set of tires
$650.00.
>
> Please Email if Interested--- Can pick Up Batesville, Ar 72501
> New Unit Cost 1200.00
>
>
>                                                Thanks, Chris
>

Brand New KMX X Class For Sale Less than 10 Miles Looks Brand new
already put Together ready to Ride. Also has extra set of tires $650.00.

Please Email if Interested--- Can pick Up Batesville, Ar 72501
New Unit Cost 1200.00


                                                Thanks, Chris

Bryan Ball from www.bentrideronline.com has reported on new KMX
models displayed at interbike. Check the home page for the link. I
> am very excited about these. Alan (in England) and Dave (in USA) are
> probably just as excited. I hope to see a few in my stable. If
> anyone gets one, please let us all know and post lots of Photos.
>
> Dave

well i finaly bought a k kart for my boy and an rt for myself today
now the wait. will post pics when i get them setup. anyone have a
sugestion on tires for the extra wheels thanks scott

Posted 2 photos in the rental section


Here is a slideshow of the trip.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9s1mT06GCk

I took a few trikes up north with me to tour the CDA trail, Hiawatha
and the centennial trail.  Loaned out them to whomever wanted to ride.
One kid (8-10 years old) rode the k class for 40 miles the first day
and 26 miles the second day.  While riding with him, he averaged
between 10 and 12 mph for the total.

It can be done with a little comfort.  I add padding they use on
hardshell seats and a little strap for this.

Wahey - I always said recumbent trikes attracted women.

Sorry couldn't resist.

I will be out of town for a couple of weeks on a business trip.
Anytime after that is fine.

Hal

--- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, "DAVID DETTLOFF"
<pureandsimple@...> wrote:
>
> Hi! Just opened your email. I'll get back to you! Thanks for the
offer, we might take you up on it! Betsy
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Hal
>   To: KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 9:12 PM
>   Subject: [KMXKartsowners] Re: KMX in Michigan?
>
>
>   I am in Northwest Ohio (near Toledo).
>   I have 3 KMX karts.
>   2 X class and 1 ST.
>   You wannna ride, lemme know.
>
>   --- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, "nomoretaxes2002"
>   <pureandsimple@> wrote:
>   >
>   > Hello everyone! I'm just learning about this fun-looking
machines.
>   > Anyone in Southeastern Michigan? I'd love to try one out. Hope
to
>   hear
>   > from someone. Betsy
>   >
>

----- Original Message -----

From: Hal

To: KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 9:12 PM

Subject: [KMXKartsowners] Re: KMX in Michigan?

I am in Northwest Ohio (near Toledo).
I have 3 KMX karts.
2 X class and 1 ST.
You wannna ride, lemme know.

--- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, "nomoretaxes2002"
<pureandsimple@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone! I'm just learning about this fun-looking machines.
> Anyone in Southeastern Michigan? I'd love to try one out. Hope to
hear
> from someone. Betsy
>

I am in Northwest Ohio (near Toledo).
I have 3 KMX karts.
2 X class and 1 ST.
You wannna ride, lemme know.

--- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, "nomoretaxes2002"
<pureandsimple@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone! I'm just learning about this fun-looking machines.
> Anyone in Southeastern Michigan? I'd love to try one out. Hope to
hear
> from someone. Betsy
>

Hello everyone! I'm just learning about this fun-looking machines.
Anyone in Southeastern Michigan? I'd love to try one out. Hope to hear
from someone. Betsy

It's working for me.
http://www.kmxus.com/


--- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, "scott855" <burmancompany@...>
wrote:
>
> hi all does any one know what hase happen to kmxus site thanks scott
>

hi all does any one know what hase happen to kmxus site thanks scott

Try www.icyclesusa.com , They might have what you need!




-- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, Walter Roscello <wroscello@...>
wrote:
>
> Thanks for the pointer.  However, my bike shop didn't know of
anywhere to
> get these super long.  The standard long are about 19" overall
(475mm), I
> measured the ones on the bike now and got the following: lower run
17"
> housing, 24" cable, which means the overall total housing length
from the
> brake is about 24".  To boot, I thought the cable runs from the mfg
were too
> short, and caused kinks.  So, can anyone point me to the source for
these
> super-long dual cables?
>
> Walt
>
>
> On 6/8/07 9:10 PM, "mtnbikeriders" <rl@...> wrote:
>
> > Walt,
> >
> > Any bike shop can sell you that part. I believe this is what
you're
> > talking about.
> >
> > http://www.bikepartsusa.com/product_info.asp?f_c=cable&cp=7&p=01-
90737
> >
> > RL
> > --- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, Walter Roscello
<wroscello@>
> > wrote:
> >>
> >> Dave or whoever else has parts:
> >>
> >> I have a K class (one of the first in the US) for my son.  The
right
> > brake
> >> lever goes through a splitter to produce two cables, one for each
> > front band
> >> brake.  One of the brake cables frayed and broke.
> >>
> >> On disassembly, it appears that all three cables (one incoming,
two
> >> outgoing) are molded into a single ingot (like the cable end
ingots on
> >> normal cables).  I thought it would be more of a holder for
standard
> > cables.
> >> Anyway, it appears that to replace this cable I need to get the
whole
> >> assembly.  Is this part available from anyone here?
> >>
> >> I can send a picture if needed for clarity.
> >>
> >> Walt Roscello
> >> 2003 Catrike (for sale)
> >> 2004 KMX
> >> 2005 Burley Rumba tandem
> >>
> >
> >
>

Thanks for the pointer.  However, my bike shop didn't know of anywhere to
get these super long.  The standard long are about 19" overall (475mm), I
measured the ones on the bike now and got the following: lower run 17"
housing, 24" cable, which means the overall total housing length from the
brake is about 24".  To boot, I thought the cable runs from the mfg were too
short, and caused kinks.  So, can anyone point me to the source for these
super-long dual cables?

Walt


On 6/8/07 9:10 PM, "mtnbikeriders" <rl@...> wrote:

> Walt,
>
> Any bike shop can sell you that part. I believe this is what you're
> talking about.
>
> http://www.bikepartsusa.com/product_info.asp?f_c=cable&cp=7&p=01-90737
>
> RL
> --- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, Walter Roscello <wroscello@...>
> wrote:
>>
>> Dave or whoever else has parts:
>>
>> I have a K class (one of the first in the US) for my son.  The right
> brake
>> lever goes through a splitter to produce two cables, one for each
> front band
>> brake.  One of the brake cables frayed and broke.
>>
>> On disassembly, it appears that all three cables (one incoming, two
>> outgoing) are molded into a single ingot (like the cable end ingots on
>> normal cables).  I thought it would be more of a holder for standard
> cables.
>> Anyway, it appears that to replace this cable I need to get the whole
>> assembly.  Is this part available from anyone here?
>>
>> I can send a picture if needed for clarity.
>>
>> Walt Roscello
>> 2003 Catrike (for sale)
>> 2004 KMX
>> 2005 Burley Rumba tandem
>>
>
>

Somebody will get a chance to get an X class.  You should bid.

Here is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/KMX-X-Class-Cart-24-speed-Adult-Sport-Trike-Racing-Bmx_W0QQi\
temZ170122217304QQihZ007QQcategoryZ2904QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I have had really big people riding the Karts.  If you ride it like you want it to last forever, it will.  If you take jumps and do ramps as in Alan’s photos,

The frame will have issues.  You should be fine.  When you get down to your targeted weight, reward yourself with reckless abandonment then.

Dave

---

From: KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of burnspoultry
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 11:09 AM
To: KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [KMXKartsowners] KMX X Class Weight Question

I Am Thinking of Buying a X Class Kart and The Manual says 209 Lbs
Weight Capacity. I Weigh 225 Lbs. Is There going to be a Issue With My
Weight on This Frame ? Does anyone Know or Had Experience With This?
The Whole point to me Ordering one of These is to Exercise in a Fun
Way. I Wont be 225 Forever after I Get Started.

Please Reply,

Chris Pretty

I Am Thinking of Buying a X Class Kart and The Manual says 209 Lbs
Weight Capacity. I Weigh 225 Lbs. Is There going to be a Issue With My
Weight on This Frame ? Does anyone Know or Had Experience With This?
The Whole point to me Ordering one of These is to Exercise in a Fun
Way. I Wont be 225 Forever after I Get Started.



                                              Please Reply,

                                                  Chris Pretty